Fathers in prison facing high debt over unpaid child support payments will have the opportunity to "press pause" with a new program.

50 Cent’s reasoning for his recent bankruptcy filing is another business move to keep his assets safe, E! News reports. The rapper and business mogul…

African-American students are paying a big price when it comes to achieving higher education; according to a new report, Blacks acquire the most student loan debt. The National…

  MC Hammer (pictured), a rapper who skyrocketed to fame in the early ’90s then plummeted to near poverty, is on the Fed’s radar again.…

  *She’s back… Former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin popped up at an event in Iowa and compared the federal debt to slavery. “Our free…

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Today on “NewsOne Now,”  Roland Martin got real about finances with “Washington Post” financial columnist, Michelle Singletary. They talked about economic slavery and freedom. “Debt makes…

  The House Speaker rejects President Barack Obama’s timeline involving the debt ceiling and shutdown.   Washington (CNN) — End the government shutdown and raise…

  He won’t negotiate until the shutdown has concluded and continues to target the Republican Party.   WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Tuesday that…

Most people can’t avoid serious tax evasion charges by signing a $1 million record deal, but then again, most people aren’t Lauryn Hill. The former Fugees star has reportedly inked a new deal with Sony Music, which may help in avoiding prison time for three years’ worth of shrugged-off tax returns. Last year, Hill pleaded guilty […]

Actor Terrance Howard is probably best known for his piercing hazel eyes, his roles in classic movies like “Crash” and “Lackawanna Blues” and now most recently his legal issues. The 43-year-old actor is possibly due back in court again and this time it’s over some overdue credit card bills. According to TMZ, Howard owes American […]

George Zimmerman, his wife and his attorney are being sued by the Associated Investigative Services security company for approximately $27,000 in unpaid bodyguard fees. AIS alleges in a recently filed civil complaint that ever since an independent trustee took over the administration of Zimmerman’s defense fund, payment for its contracted security services has ceased. The company asserts […]

Debt is killing us! According to CNNMoney.com, “The average American family carries $8,000 to $10,000 in credit card debt,” (April 16, 2009).  One out of…